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What cartridge on your VPI prime?

I own a VPI prime, I installed a denon 103 R and I had never change the cart due to lack of funds. Now I want to upgrade my analog ring to the same level of my digital.
I have been considering based on reviews.

1- ortofon quintet
2- charisma MC2
3-ortofon black
4-kiseki blue.
5- rega alpheta 2.

I would appreciate any inputs from your end about cartridge selection and phono associated currently I am using graham slee reflex M.
Kind regards and thank you.
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moonglum
619 posts
 

Indeed, the Winfield was a popular choice with cowboys. It sounded a cracking report. :)


An Ortofon Windfeld on the other hand is an excellent cartridge.... ;)

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mountainsong OP
418 posts
 
I do like to smile just can't afford that cartridge so why to waste time spoiling my journey. And I  don't listen to gear I can't buy for a simple reason. It Will not allowed me to enjoy what I own anymore.
Regards 

hwsworkshop
36 posts
 
Just add this into the equation, the arm was designed and tested using an Ortofon Quintet Black plus many others.  The Q Black is a perfect combination, just let it break in and warm up and you will love it.  If you like rich and full and powerful get the VAS Nova, absolutely amazing and the cartridge I am using when customers come to listen.

HW
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Thanks for chiming in HW!
Perhaps you could provide some more detail about the Prime line.
A friend told me that during a recent visit to your VPI site there was work being done on a Prime Signature turntable.
Any truth to this rumor? Any hints about the upgrades? Will the standard Prime be able to be upgraded to Signature status?

Cheers,
John
adeep42
114 posts
 
Just recently added an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze to my Prime. First cart was a Soundsmith VPI Zephyr that I moved over from my Scout. Zephyr was great, Cadenza Bronze is greater.
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